Graduate Development Programme

Graduate Development Programme

Shape the future of sustainable, high-performance manufacturing

Ready to kick-start your career in an organisation known for innovation, technical excellence and a genuine commitment to sustainable manufacturing? Join our two-year Graduate Development Programme and help us engineer solutions that make a real-world impact.

Why join us

You’ll rotate across key departments, gaining hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, process optimisation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement. You’ll work on live projects, contribute fresh ideas and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern textile engineering.

What you’ll do

· Support innovation and sustainability projects across multiple business areas

· Analyse processes, identify improvements and contribute to operational excellence

· Collaborate with specialists across engineering, production and technical teams

· Present your insights and project outcomes to senior leaders at the end of each rotation

· Visit customers, suppliers and partner sites to broaden your industry understanding

What we’re looking for

· A degree in any discipline

· Curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in manufacturing and sustainability

· Strong communication and analytical skills

· A positive, growth-focused mindset

· A driving licence (or working towards one) is helpful

Our recruitment process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Graduate Assessment Centre, where you’ll take part in group activities, problem-solving tasks and an interview. It’s your chance to show us how you think, collaborate and approach real-world challenges. The provisional dates for these assessments will be Friday 21^st and Friday 28^th August 2026.

Apply now

If you’re excited by innovation, motivated by impact and ready to build a long-term career with us, send your CV to human.resources@heathcoat.co.uk. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Closing date for applications is 31st July, 2026.